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Greater PasadenaTowns and Neighborhoods

With its own history and traditions, including an annual "old fashioned days" parade and more, Altadena offer residents beautiful views from hillside Los Angeles homes in one of Southern California's oldest - and highest residential areas. Altadena is a multi-ethnic and cross-cultural community with a Mediterranean-type climate and includes the historic landmark Christmas Tree Lane.

Greater Pasadena

Located just south of the Angeles National Forest, the Pasadena region is known for the small town feel of its neighborhoods as well as its numerous gardens and museums. With houses ranging up to the tens of millions, there are also some areas sporting homes below one million, making Pasadena real estate a vibrant cross-section of Los Angeles residents.

Its mix use development offers an eclectic range of shops and lofts in some districts on the south end as well as sleepy, tree lined neighborhoods perfect for family living. Further south, one will find the city of Alhambra, known across the region for its fine school districts, friendly family oriented atmosphere and healthy mix of ethnicities. To the northern end of Pasadena lies Altadena, offering hillside homes overlooking the greater Los Angeles area. And, of course, just north of the luxurious homes of the La Canada area you will find the entrance to the Angeles National Forest itself, offering day and weekend trips to escape city life for local Pasadena residents wishing an excursion into nature.

With such a wide range of offerings, one can see the wealth of possibilities Pasadena real estate has to offer. But seeing is believing - Sotheby's International Realty invites you to experience Pasadena first hand. World class agents affiliated with the Pasadena office will take you on a tour of the greater Pasadena area to impart an intimate knowledge of the different areas and what is has to offer to provide you with not just a house, but a home.